Ex-Ducks Unlimited official cited for shooting swan

Mar. 6, 2008

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A former Nevada official of the conservation group Ducks Unlimited was cited Monday for illegally shooting a swan in an Eastern Nevada game refuge, wildlife officials said.

Alexander "Shay" Byars, formerly the regional director in Nevada and Arizona for Ducks Unlimited, was cited for four misdemeanor violations in connection with the Nov. 29 incident at Ruby Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, said Rob Buonamici, chief game warden for the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Bail for the violations is $2,552, and Byars also faces a $2,000 civil assessment.